Free Canes & Walking Aids
Programs may offer this equipment as part of broader mobility or medical-equipment assistance.
Compare your assistance options
Free or donated equipment may become yours, while a loan normally needs to be returned. Reuse programs can offer loans, gifts or reduced-price sales. Funding and insurance resources may help with costs without supplying equipment directly.
What to confirm before you apply
Ask about the exact item, condition, size, safe use and any costs. Confirm that the documented category includes what you need.
- Does the program serve your address?
- Is the item currently available, or is there a waitlist?
- What fees, deposits or return terms apply?
- Do you need an order, referral or proof of residency?
- Where do you collect it, and is delivery available?
Coverage and funding
Medicare, Medicaid and VA routes have separate requirements. Discuss the equipment with your provider and the responsible plan or program before relying on coverage.
Medicare & Medicaid guidance · Veterans resources · Financial assistance
Common questions
Does a listing guarantee free equipment?
No. Review the benefit type and contact the organization. Inventory, costs and eligibility can change.
What if the exact equipment is not listed?
Ask the program directly or broaden the search. The directory only tags equipment supported by its research; an absent tag does not establish that the program never carries the item.
Can I visit without calling?
Call first to confirm service eligibility, the collection address, hours and stock. Some listed addresses are administrative or mailing locations.
Find canes programs
Related equipment and assistance
Free & Low-Cost Walkers & Rollators Assistance · Medical Equipment Loan Closets Near You · Browse All 50 States + Washington, D.C.
335 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.
329 local • 0 statewide/regional • 1 national/multistate • 5 funding/referral resources
Direct equipment programs
Disability Action Center NW
Service area: DAC service area in northern Idaho and eastern Washington; contact Moscow equipment intake
DAC service area in northern Idaho and eastern Washington; contact Moscow equipment intake
Durable medical equipment exchange
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Bath bench; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board; Support bar
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church
Service area: All welcome to borrow; Dover-Foxcroft collection
All welcome to borrow; Dover-Foxcroft collection
Medical Lending Closet
Wheelchair; Scooter type unconfirmed; Walker; Hospital Bed; Commode; Shower Seat; Cane; Crutches
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Dynamic Independence
Service area: Washington, Craig and Nowata counties
Washington, Craig and Nowata counties
Durable Medical Equipment Lending Library
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Easterseals Central Alabama
Service area: Central Alabama reuse partner; confirm eligibility and geographic boundary
Central Alabama reuse partner; confirm eligibility and geographic boundary
CARE Project medical equipment reuse
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable ramp; Vehicle wheelchair/scooter lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch;…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Easterseals Iowa Assistive Technology Program
Service area: Iowa statewide
Iowa statewide
Durable Medical Equipment reuse loans
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Stair lift; Shower chair; Bath…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ECHHO
Service area: Anyone needing equipment; Port Townsend pickup
Anyone needing equipment; Port Townsend pickup
No-cost medical equipment loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Crutch; Bath seat; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Elder Care
Service area: Bartlesville regional older adults; confirm precise residency rule
Bartlesville regional older adults; confirm precise residency rule
Medical Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Estes Park Quota
Service area: Area residents and visitors
Area residents and visitors
Medical equipment loan closet
Hospital Bed; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Toilet riser; Knee walker
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Etowah United Methodist Church
Service area: Community residents in temporary need; exact county boundary Unknown
Community residents in temporary need; exact county boundary Unknown
Emergency Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Crutch; Knee scooter; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Bath bench; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Fearrington Cares
Service area: Fearrington community; confirm residency eligibility
Fearrington community; confirm residency eligibility
Medical equipment loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Crutch; Bedside commode; Shower bench; Bed cane; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →FREE Foundation
Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Harrisonburg chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Harrisonburg chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Equipment gifts — Harrisonburg
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →FREE Foundation
Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Lynchburg chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Lynchburg chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Equipment gifts — Lynchburg
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →FREE Foundation
Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Northern Shenandoah Valley chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Northern Shenandoah Valley chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Equipment gifts — Northern Shenandoah Valley
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →FREE Foundation
Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Richmond chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Richmond chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Equipment gifts — Richmond
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →FREE Foundation
Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Roanoke headquarters chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Roanoke headquarters chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Equipment gifts — Roanoke headquarters
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →FREE Foundation
Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Smyth County chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Smyth County chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Equipment gifts — Smyth County
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →FREE Foundation
Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; South Hampton Roads chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; South Hampton Roads chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Equipment gifts — South Hampton Roads
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →FREE Foundation
Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Williamsburg chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Williamsburg chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory
Equipment gifts — Williamsburg
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →